Eyes Wide Shut (1999) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
After Dr. Bill Harford's wife, Alice, admits to having sexual fantasies about a man she met, Bill becomes obsessed with having a sexual encounter. He discovers an underground sexual group and attends one of their meetings -- and quickly discovers that he is in over his head.
Rated R • 1999 • 2h 39m
Stanley Kubrick's final film, 'Eyes Wide Shut', earns its R rating primarily for pervasive and graphic sexual content, including extensive full female nudity and a prolonged, ritualistic orgy scene. The film explores adult themes of marital discord, jealousy, and sexual obsession through Dr. Bill Harford's night-long odyssey into New York's clandestine subcultures. In addition to the strong sexual material, parents should be aware of… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Eyes Wide Shut appropriate for kids?
Stanley Kubrick's final film, 'Eyes Wide Shut', earns its R rating primarily for pervasive and graphic sexual content, including extensive full female nudity and a prolonged, ritualistic orgy scene. The film explores adult themes of marital discord, jealousy, and sexual… Read more — free account
Content severity in Eyes Wide Shut
What happens in Eyes Wide Shut, moment by moment
- 0:02 ♥ Sex & Nudity 9/10
- 0:10 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:16 ♥ Sex & Nudity 7/10
Sex and nudity in Eyes Wide Shut
This film's sexual content is explicit, pervasive, and central to its plot. There are numerous scenes of full female nudity, including close-ups of breasts and genitalia. A lengthy sequence depicts a masked orgy with many nude women in various ritualistic embraces with cloaked men. The story also involves conversations about sexual fantasies, infidelity, prostitution, and a plot point involving the sexual exploitation of a minor. The dialogue is frequently frank and sexually charged.
Violence and gore in Eyes Wide Shut
Violence is infrequent and not graphic. A character is shoved against a car and verbally insulted by a group of men, but is unharmed. A man locks two others in a room and threatens them. The aftermath of a drug overdose is seen, and a character is later shown as a corpse in a morgue, though there are no signs of violence or decomposition. Tension and threats of violence are more psychological than physical.
Language in Eyes Wide Shut
The film contains strong and frequent profanity. The word "fuck" is used approximately 20 times, including as the final word of the film. Other language includes multiple uses of "shit" and "hell," as well as isolated uses of "cocksucker" and "prick."
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Eyes Wide Shut
Substance use is present and thematically important. The main characters, Bill and Alice, smoke marijuana together in one scene. Social drinking occurs at parties, and characters frequently smoke cigarettes. A key plot point involves a woman who suffers a fatal overdose from a mix of heroin and cocaine (a "speedball"), which is discussed but the use is not shown.
Mature themes in Eyes Wide Shut
Mature and disturbing themes are constant. The central plot revolves around a severe marital crisis, exploring intense jealousy, paranoia, and psychological unraveling. The film delves into the dynamics of a menacing secret society, class power, sexual exploitation, and conspiracy. Themes of death, addiction, and the potential for a person's dark side to surface are explored in a heavy, serious manner. The overall tone is one of existential dread and moral ambiguity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eyes Wide Shut appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Eyes Wide Shut is best for ages 18+. It's rated R. Stanley Kubrick's final film, 'Eyes Wide Shut', earns its R rating primarily for pervasive and graphic sexual content, including extensive full female nudity and a prolonged, ritualistic orgy scene. The film explores…
What age rating does Eyes Wide Shut have?
Eyes Wide Shut is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 18+.
What is Eyes Wide Shut about?
Stanley Kubrick's final film, 'Eyes Wide Shut', earns its R rating primarily for pervasive and graphic sexual content, including extensive full female nudity and a prolonged, ritualistic orgy scene. The film explores adult themes of marital discord, jealousy, and sexual obsession through Dr. Bill Harford's night-long…
Is there sex or nudity in Eyes Wide Shut?
This film's sexual content is explicit, pervasive, and central to its plot. There are numerous scenes of full female nudity, including close-ups of breasts and genitalia. A lengthy sequence depicts a masked orgy with many nude women in various ritualistic…
How violent is Eyes Wide Shut?
Violence is infrequent and not graphic. A character is shoved against a car and verbally insulted by a group of men, but is unharmed. A man locks two others in a room and threatens them. The aftermath of a drug overdose is seen, and a character is later shown…
Is the language in Eyes Wide Shut appropriate for kids?
The film contains strong and frequent profanity. The word "fuck" is used approximately 20 times, including as the final word of the film. Other language includes multiple uses of "shit" and "hell," as well as isolated uses of "cocksucker" and "prick."
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Eyes Wide Shut?
Substance use is present and thematically important. The main characters, Bill and Alice, smoke marijuana together in one scene. Social drinking occurs at parties, and characters frequently smoke cigarettes. A key plot point involves a woman who suffers a…
What mature themes appear in Eyes Wide Shut?
Mature and disturbing themes are constant. The central plot revolves around a severe marital crisis, exploring intense jealousy, paranoia, and psychological unraveling. The film delves into the dynamics of a menacing secret society, class power, sexual…
How long is Eyes Wide Shut?
Eyes Wide Shut runs 159 minutes, directed by Stanley Kubrick, released in 1999.
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